One of your subordinate employees, Timothy, worked extra hours on Tuesday and Thursday so he could attend Ash

Question

Question: One of your subordinate employees, Timothy, worked extra hours on Tuesday and Thursday so he could attend Ash Wednesday services at his church. Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

1.  This situation is only problematic if a colleague complains about Timothy’s absence Wednesday or is offended by the ashes on his forehead.
2.  Permitting Timothy to make up time lost due to the observance of religious practices is a reasonable religious accommodation.
3.  Supervisors can use individual discretion when deciding whether to allow a subordinate to adjust his work schedule for religious practices.
4.  Timothy should have taken personal leave in order to miss work to attend religious services during his scheduled work time.

Answer 1

2. Permitting Timothy to make up time lost due to the observance of religious practices is a reasonable religious accommodation.

One of your subordinate employees, Timothy, worked extra hours on Tuesday and Thursday so he could attend Ash Wednesday services at his church.

"Permitting Timothy to make up time lost due to the observance of religious practices is a reasonable religious accommodation" is TRUE.